Things We Said Today

** A TOP TEN FAVORITE **

Album: A Hard Day's Night

Year: 1964

Written by: Lennon & McCartney

This fantastic little song, which is about Paul's relationship with his girlfriend Jane Asher, was written while The Beatles were "on holiday" after their first visit to America and before they started filming their first movie, A Hard Day's Night.

It's amazing, but this song was recorded in just three takes at Abbey Road Studios, two days before the boys (as they were often called) were leaving for a world tour, which would include Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and then later, the United States. Once again, it's a tribute to their artistic genius that such a beautiful song could come together so quickly.

Paul sings a lovely double-tracked lead vocal, while John's great rhythm guitar drives the song (he probably used his Gibson Jumbo). Even though they were just 22 and 23 years-old, John's and Paul's songwriting reflected a growing maturity on the A Hard Day's Night album, and Things We Said Today is a shining example... which is why it is one of my Top Ten Favorites.